Curriculum Planning: Stevenson Instrumental Music Program
Students that attend Utica Community Schools, and specifically Stevenson High School, are fortunate to have many different options and learning pathways to explore their interests and prepare for their lives beyond high school.
Band can be part of the curriculum all throughout Junior and High School for all UCS students
We believe strongly in giving students that wish to participate in Instrumental Music the opportunity to do so while also working collaboratively to meet every student's other academic interests and needs. Legislation has made it easier for students exploring music to do so in secondary school by utilizing flexible options as part of their scheduling plan - no matter if they are a traditional student or enrolled in specialty program such as CSI, MST, or Stevenson MADE.
Current schedule options include:
Important note: Some, but not all, colleges/universities state that they require two years of the same World Language as a pre-requisite for admission. It is advisable to fully explore the requirements of any college or university you plan on applying to in advance of completing your high school schedules. Many colleges/universities LOVE band students and will work with you on the language requirement during the admission process! Ask!!
Click to download Flex Credit Forms
The schedules that follow are simplified for clarity. For example, many students will have flexibility in which years/semesters they take Economics, Government, Science, and Social Studies classes. Always consult with the your junior high / high school counseling department to ensure you are on track to meet graduation requirements.
Option for all Band Students to waive high school Physical Education |
9th Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th Grade | |
After School | Marching Band | Marching Band | Marching Band | Marching Band |
Two full seasons of Marching Band can be used to substitute the requirement for 1/2 credit (one semester) of physical education (Flex Option).
Students that don't complete the Flex Option requirement through an alternative activity (such as two seasons of Marching Band or organized school sports) must add 1/2 credit (one semester) of Physical Education as one of their electives to the sample schedule outlines that follow:
Traditional Students |
9th Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th Grade | |
1 | Math | Math | Math | Math |
2 | English | English | English | English |
3 | World History | US History | World Lang.2 | Econ / Gov't |
4 | Science | Science | Science | Health / elective |
5 | elective | elective | elective | elective |
6 | Band1 | Band2 | Band3 | Band3 |
CSI Students |
9th Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th Grade | |
1 | CSI Math | CSI Math | CSI Math | CSI Math |
2 | CSI English | CSI English | CSI English | CSI English |
3 | CSI Pathway | CSI Pathway | CSI Pathway | CSI Pathway |
4 | Science | Science | Science | Health / elective |
5 | World History | US History | World Lang.2 | Econ / Gov't |
6 | Band1 | Band2 | Band3 | Band3 |
MST Students4 |
9th Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th Grade | |
1 | MST Math | MST Math | MST Math | MST Math |
2 | MST Science | MST Science | MST Science | MST Science |
3 | MST Tech | MST 2nd Science | MST 2nd Science | MST Tech |
4 | English | English | English | English |
5 | World History | US History | World Lang.2 | Econ / Gov't |
6 | Band1 | Band2 | Band3 | Band3 |
Stevenson MADE5 |
9th Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th Grade | |
1 | MADE Math | MADE Math | MADE Math | MADE 2hr class |
2 | MADE English | MADE English | MADE English | --- |
3 | MADE Science | MADE Science | MADE Science | World Lang.2 |
4 | MADE Social Studies | MADE Social Studies | MADE Social Studies | Health/Econ |
5 | MADE 9 elective | MADE 10 elective | MADE 11 elective | MADE English |
6 | Band1 | Band2 | Band3 | Band3 |
Schedule Reference Notes:
Flex Credit Forms:
Updated May 26, 2024